Comments on: The Grand Rapids experiencehttp://www.toledofreepress.com/2012/03/22/the-grand-rapids-experience/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-grand-rapids-experience
Toledo's Largest Sunday NewspaperTue, 24 Mar 2015 03:57:12 +0000hourly1http://wordpress.org/?v=3.6Toledo Free Presshttp://www.toledofreepress.com/wp-content/themes/tfp/images/tfp_logo_small.gifhttp://www.toledofreepress.com15746The Toledo Free Press is a weekly newspaper in Toledo, Ohio. It was founded in 2005 by Thomas Pounds.By: Jim Khttp://www.toledofreepress.com/2012/03/22/the-grand-rapids-experience/comment-page-1/#comment-408510
Jim KSat, 07 Apr 2012 17:10:56 +0000http://www.toledofreepress.com/?p=40598#comment-408510You cain’t compare Toledo to Grand Rapid’s having spent alot of time there they are so far ahead of us we’ll never be what they are

Plus Corperation’s suvh as Meijers and other’s have given back so much to that community something that just doesn’t happen here in Toledo sadly !

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Ronald G CampbellFri, 30 Mar 2012 13:58:46 +0000http://www.toledofreepress.com/?p=40598#comment-403620My wife and I moved here almost 20 years ago. We recently retired and I have taken part in ArtPrize the last two years. Family came in for art prize last year and were soooo impressed with the city. They said now they can see why we are not moving back. We love this city and the functions that go on. The wealthy here have made this city what it is. When we arrived there was no Arena, hockey, small convention hall. Now we have so much. The philanthropic continue to give and give. I could list off so many that have given. Can you do the same in Toledo. We are proud to say we are from GR Ronald G Campbell Sec 797 Foundation Fremont Ohio
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Daniel ShanahanMon, 26 Mar 2012 12:18:13 +0000http://www.toledofreepress.com/?p=40598#comment-401083The Toledo Free Press continues to print hopeful, yet challenging articles about Toledo. I appreciate the optimism and commitment. Moreover, Miller writes: “Toledo Free Press will take responsibility for arranging…”. Not only does the paper offer an invitation but also offers to make it happen. Well done.
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Ron GerwinSun, 25 Mar 2012 11:08:33 +0000http://www.toledofreepress.com/?p=40598#comment-400178You’re leading a noble mission when you set out to bring Toledo into the 21st century, so be prepared to feel lonely. And be prepared to support Mayor Bell. And feel more cuts from the spiteful Blade.
In my opinion.
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Toledo Sprawl - City-Data ForumSat, 24 Mar 2012 21:49:26 +0000http://www.toledofreepress.com/?p=40598#comment-399660[...] Toledo Sprawl Has anyone ever noticed that Toledo's skyline is symbolic of what is wrong with the city? The buildings are sprawled out in an unplanned manner and they are colorless and unattractive. Toledo has so much potential, so many assets, but it is just organized so poorly (there are smokestacks in front of the skyline?!). This article made some good points about how we could learn a little bit from Grand Rapids, MI: The Grand Rapids experience | Toledo Newspaper [...]
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mary strater barberFri, 23 Mar 2012 17:43:32 +0000http://www.toledofreepress.com/?p=40598#comment-398698I was born and raised in Toledo, attended college in the Boston area, and lived in D.C. (twice), Chicago, AND Grand Rapids (also twice). I can honestly say that, personal factors aside, I have never been happier than living in G.R. The people there just seem friendlier and there is SO much to do – skiing (X2) and Reed Lake and Lake Michigan beaches (which Mr. Miller apparently wasn’t able to experience), as well as all the places he did mention.

While there are things I miss about Toledo (J&G’s Pizza, The Beirut, Old Orchard, Architectural Salvage, Libbey Outlet, the Art Museum, concerts at the zoo, Collingwood Presbyterian, etc.), I would never live there again – every time I am back Toledo, sadly, seems like a city on life support.